Thomas William Rawson

Thomas William Rawson obituary, Fenton, MI

Thomas William Rawson

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19

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1:30 p.m.

Great Lakes National Cemetery

4200 Belford Rd, Holly, MI 48442

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Thomas Rawson Obituary

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RAWSON, Thomas William - Age 76, of Fenton, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Graveside services will be held 1:30 PM Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 Belford Road, Holly. There will be a dinner following at 3:30 PM at The Fenton House Restaurant located at 413 S. Leroy St., Fenton. Those desiring may make contributions to the Thomas Rawson family.

Tom was born May 4, 1949 in Flint, the son of William W. "Ross" and Marjorie E. (Brill) Rawson. He was a 1967 graduate of Fenton High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving from 1968 - 1972. He married Linda Marie Stott July 11, 2009 in Gaines. He had resided in Fenton his entire life. Tom retired from Textron Fasteners Systems. He enjoyed hunting, Christmas, and his trips up north to his property in Sault Ste. Marie.

Surviving are: his wife, Linda; son, Christopher Quigley of Fenton; siblings, Janis (Arthur) Gallop of Au Gres and Lynn (Leroy) Roberts of Arizona; sister-in-law, Mary Gransden; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ross and Marjorie Rawson; brother, Barry Rawson; In-laws, Frank and Elizabeth Stott; brothers-in-law, Steve Stott, Dan Stott and Keith Gransden. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.

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Nov

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Graveside service

1:30 p.m.

Great Lakes National Cemetery

4200 Belford Rd, Holly, MI 48442

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